Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. has an extensive appellate litigation practice. The Firm’s attorneys have prosecuted and defended appeals in state appellate courts throughout Missouri and Illinois, and in federal courts nationwide. In particular, the Firm’s attorneys have represented clients in the following appellate courts:

• The Supreme Court of Missouri, and Missouri Courts of Appeals;
• The Supreme Court of Illinois, and Illinois Courts of Appeals;
• The United States Supreme Court;
• The United States Courts of Appeals for the Eighth, Second, Third, Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits.

The Firm’s appellate practice has encompassed virtually all of the substantive areas of law in which the firm practices. Our Firm has established an Appellate Litigation Committee, consisting of former appellate court clerks who regularly appear in the various state and federal appellate courts. This Committee works with trial counsel to insure appellate rule compliance, and to develop effective appellate strategies for each particular appellate court.